1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 41 L |